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Mission:

Our mission is to to utilize the tools of scientific research, restoration, education, and policy analysis to help society understand and sustain natural processes in ecosystems, watersheds, and landscapes.

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Washington Youth Summit on the Environment

Watershed programs have reached over 100,000 youths

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Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center Aquatic Chemistry Lab

Creating educational opportunities for any age at any time

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Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center Aquatic Chemistry Lab

Providing undergraduates with experience in cutting edge research

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Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center

Students' water Research Satisfies thirst for knowledge.

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Chesapeake Bay Watershed research spans more than 30 years

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Preston Chester Caruthers

In Memoriam: Preston Chester Caruthers (January 18, 1927-January 1, 2023)

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Washington Youth Summit on the Environment
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Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center Aquatic Chemistry Lab
Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center
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About PEREC


The Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center (PEREC) is one of the key components of George Mason University’s new Potomac Science Center.

PEREC focuses on Potomac River restoration and local sustainability practices, so that the local ecosystem will be healthy for years to come. We translate our research into award winning and engaging field programs for K-12 students and the larger community.

Want to stay up to date regarding our research and activities? Want to know what it’s like “behind the scenes” of aquatic research? Be sure to follow our Facebook page!

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About Us

What kind of research do we do here at PEREC? What are we passionate about? Watch the video to find out more about! 

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Research

PEREC has led long-term research on Gunston Cove, which is now recognized as an international case study for  ecosystem recovery. Read the results of 35 years of research here.

PEREC has been involved in studying and preparing plans to lower Green House Gas Emissions.

From the Blog

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    by Chelsea Gray
    If you have visited Potomac Science Center recently, you may have noticed our brand-new Mural Sediment to Sky, the brain child of Dr. Cindy Smith which has […]

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